RTÉ Faces Cuts

RTÉ is facing vast cuts in the coming year. Presenters pay will drop by 30% from 2008, however many will say this has a lot to be desired when you look at figures back in 2008.

The table below outlines what those 2008 presenters will expect to earn in 2013. Colm Hayes was a newcomer to the list in 2009 and we've used this figure to calculate his drop. We have exclude details on the late Gerry Ryan out of respect.

Presenter Name

2008 Earnings

2009 Earnings

2013 Expected Earnings

Pat Kenny

950,976

729,604

665,683

Marian Finucane

570,000

513,270

399,000

Ryan Tubridy

533,333

519,667

373,333

Joe Duffy

408,889

389,314

286,222

Eamon Dunphy

328,051

225,485

-

Miriam O'Callaghan

301,667

290,625

211,166

Derek Mooney

286,809

268,985

200,766

George Hamilton

219,833

-

153,883

Sean O'Rourke

218,656

214,084

153,059

Colm Hayes

-

213,954

219,767

Total

4,132,168

3,364,988

2,892,517

Other planned cost reductions included the closure of their offices in London. A 25% decrease in sporting rights (2010 budget was around the €40million mark) while retaining an Irish sporting focus and a reduction in the cost acquired programming of 10%.